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Matilda by Roald Dahl

bookworm_rn's review against another edition

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5.0

Matilda and Miss Honey are some of my favorite literary characters. I did modify some of the language for Eliana but we loved this book.

Eliana’s review: “The mom was good, but I don’t like the dad. My favorite was when Ms Trunchbull got taught a lesson.”

jmutrickster's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

yara_marie's review against another edition

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funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

n0s4a2's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

jean_marchbanks09's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

jenmangler's review against another edition

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3.0

While I enjoyed reading this, I do wish that Dahl's "bad guys" weren't so over-the-top bad. It's like he hits you over the head with their badness at every possible turn. Still, I love that he created a character like Matilda. What book lover wouldn't?

cherrypopgirlielibrary's review against another edition

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4.0

It should be rated higher, but I saw the movie first when I was a kid. The movie and the book, while very similar, are still different enough that I cherish the film more than the book. That being said, I’m glad I read it. I still loved it. It’s just as cute a story as the film, despite the differences.

mercbubble42's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

miissamy9023's review against another edition

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5.0

Classic!

oleanderbat's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0